DREAM.17 matchups set for 2011 Japan bantamweight grand-prix opening round

The matchups are set for the 2011 DREAM Japan bantamweight grand prix, which kicks off May 29 at DREAM.17.

The event takes place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, though North American broadcast plans have not been announced.

The matchups were determined today during a press conference and drawing in Tokyo with the grand-prix competitors.